Packaging Coatings Market Size, Share, and Analysis By Resins Type (Epoxy, Acrylic, Polyurethane, UV-Curable, Rosin, and Others), By Substrates (Plastic, Metal, Glass, and Paper), By Application (Containers, Cans, Caps & Closures, Aerosols & Tubes, and Others), End User (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Automotive, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2023-2030

Packaging coatings are used for protection, decoration & performance for plastic tubes, metal cans, or any other substrate used in packaging. These coatings provide an aesthetic appeal to products in various consumer goods, healthcare, chemicals, food & beverages, personal care, and other sectors. Moreover, as they offer protection against corrosion & environmental factors, as well as chemical resistance and attractive appearance, they are gaining huge demand. The positive growth of the e-commerce industry and the increasing demand for flexible packaging from the consumer goods industry drive the packaging coatings market growth. Additionally, the need for canned food & beverages worldwide fosters market growth. Moreover, manufacturers' increased demand for environment-friendly coatings and key developments provides lucrative opportunities to the packaging coatings market.

• For instance, on December 2021, Stora Enso launched a sustainable UltraThinPE Tec coating for FSB (foodservice board) products. It is designed to minimize the share of plastic coating in FSB and applications such as single-use paper cups. It allows brand owners, packaging converters, and retailers to develop paper cups with less than 5% plastic.


• On September 2021, DIC Corporation announced the launch of a new coating resin product finder made available in English, Japanese, and Chinese, on their official website. The new product finder enables users to detect the right product from DIC’s more than 300 coating resins range.

The growing demand for canned food and beverages is a key factor that boosts the market growth. Other factors, such as the growing consumer preference for attractive packaging, along with several technological advancements and increasing focus on research & development activities to develop sustainable & effective packaging coatings, propel the market growth. Furthermore, the growing spending on infrastructure development and rising inclination towards modern lifestyle in developed and developing economies accelerate the demand for packaging coatings, thus boosting market growth.

Stringent government rules & regulations, coupled with the harmful VOC emissions during the production process, impede the growth of the packaging coatings market. Additionally, the strict restrictions imposed by several governments for using plastic, chemicals, and other harmful raw materials in food packaging, also restrains the market growth. Moreover, the rising concerns about the amount of Bisphenol-A in packaging coatings are anticipated to negatively impact the packaging coatings market in the forthcoming years.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE PACKAGING COATINGS MARKET

COVID-19 harmed the global packaging coatings market. Large-scale supply chain disruptions that led to halting production were observed in the early stages of the pandemic. During the outbreak of COVID-19, people were compelled to stay in their homes. Disruptions in the manufacturing units impacted the packaging coating industry worldwide. The growth of the packaging coatings market was stunted due to the government's imposed shutdowns and lockdowns. However, the market is anticipated to witness the massive growth in the post-pandemic era due to the increasing demand for food and beverages worldwide.

KEY INSIGHTS

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in Packaging Coatings Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for Packaging Coatings Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

ANALYSIS BY RESINS TYPE

Based on the resin type, the market is segmented into epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, UV-curable, rosin, and others. Acrylic resins dominate the growth of the packaging coatings market as it offers transparency and is a fast dye that can be used with these coatings. The resins' weather resistance tendency and stability make them suitable for coating applications such as foodstuff, wine coatings, and others.

ANALYSIS BY SUBSTRATES

Based on the substrates, the market is segmented into plastic, metal, glass, and paper. Metal substrates hold the largest market share of the packaging coatings market. Metal dominates the market as it is one of the most chosen packaging solutions to preserve food & beverage products in the form of metal cans and containers.

ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

Based on the application, the market is segmented into containers, cans, caps & closures, aerosols & tubes, and others. Cans are the most dominating segment of the global packaging coatings market. The surge in demand for processed foods such as canned soups, vegetables & beverage cans has rippled through the food industry’s supply chain. As the cans prevent corrosion and spoilage, they are used widely for packaged foods and beverages, thus boosting segment growth.

ANALYSIS BY END USER

Based on the end user, the market is segmented into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care & cosmetics, automotive, and others. The food and beverage industry is witnessing the highest demand for packaging coatings due to the fast-growing consumption of packaged food across the globe. Growing requirement for essential consumer products globally is driving demand for packaging coatings.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

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The packaging coatings market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is the dominating region of the global packaging coatings market. The high adoption of packaging coatings products due to the increasing demand in the packaged food & beverage and consumer goods sector drives regional growth. North America is witnessing fast growth owing to its economy's fast-paced growth, changing lifestyles, and consumer inclination toward packaged food and beverages. Increasing manufacturers' investments boost the packaging coatings market in the European region. The need for decorative and attractive packaging has increased the demand for packaging coatings in Latin America and the Middle East.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report will include profiles of key players such as PPG Industries, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Akzo Nobel NV, Jotun, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Valspar, Wacker Chemie AG, Jamestown Coating technologies, Sun Coating Company, Star Laminators, Inc., among others.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• On August 2022, BASF and Nippon Paint China, the leading coatings manufacturer, launched an eco-friendly industrial packaging adopted by the Nippon Paint dry-mixed mortar series products. With the launch, BASF’s water-based barrier coatings were used in industrial packaging in China for the first time.


• On May 2022, Hubergroup Print Solutions introduced a new HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating. The new coating protects the packaged food from oxygen and enables mono-material packaging. The new coating is also easier to recycle and can be returned to the material cycle.


• On March 2022, a global leader in specialty chemicals, Archroma, launched Cartaseal® VWAF, a new industry-leading ammonia-free and perfluorinated compound (PFC)-free barrier coating for odor-free packaging applications. The innovative coating is developed to form a continuous and defect-free film-like coating on the paper surface.


• On November 2021, Flint Group Packaging Inks unveiled its new range of chlorine-free heat-sealable coatings under the brand name-NexisCode. The new portfolio is developed for a wide range of paper, film, and aluminum packaging applications and is primarily based on several binder technologies that ensure suitability for any substrate used.


• On March 2021, Toyochem, the polymers, and coatings subsidiary of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group announced the launch of a new line of Bisphenol A non-intent (BPA-NI) internal coatings for metal cans. The new line is a result of the rapid shift toward BPA-free packaging in end-use industries.